While flowers, fruit and vegetables were among the stars of the event, flower arrangers, artists, handicraft enthusiasts, cooks and even photographers got into the act as well.

More than 260 entries gave visitors to the village hall much to admire. In the horticultural classes, shrubs, roses and cut flowers caught the eye as well as cacti and other pot plants.

Culinary skills from both men and women featured in the home produce section and there was great support for the children’s classes.

While youngsters from Newdigate School mounted a special display of their work for the occasion.

Best in show was won by John Hanson who also won a certificate for his fruit and veg. Other certificates went to Valerie Greenwell (cookery and preserves), Kathleen Ensten (arts and handicrafts), Peter Mitchell (photography) and Jenny Booth (flowers).

Ivy Watts and Carol Millard received awards in the senior and novice flower arranging classes. Certificates of merit in the junior sections went to George Collis and April Richards. The society’s autumn show is on September 7 in the village hall.